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www.pcc.edu/about/international
Phone: 503-614-7150
Campus
Sylvania

Center
Southeast Center
Center Workforce Training
Workforce Training Washingon County
Central Portland
Center
Hillsboro

Campus
Cascade Campus
Rock Creek

Center
Workforce Training
17705 NW Springville Rd.
Portland Metropolitan Office Building 3, Room 223
Rock Creek International Office:
Admissions Office:
PCC is all about...
Providing options:
With over 100 academic subjects to choose from, PCC is all about
options. Transfer to a four-year college or earn a two-year career
and technical degree. It’s up to you.

Supporting you:
From assistance in finding housing to finding the right classes
fro your major, PCC supports you through your education and
beyond.

City life & outdoor adventures:

Three campuses throughout Portland mean that incredible
culture, breathtaking landscapes and a world-renowned business
community are always close at hand.
 All about
Options...

Feny Widjaja
From: Indonesia
Favorite thing about PCC:
Rock Creek’s beautiful campus

As a nursing student at PCC, Feny Widjaja has big dreams. One of them is to secure
funding for buses to travel through rural areas in Indonesia to provide health care for
children. “Doctors are very rare,” she said. “Health care in my country is considered a
privilege.”

When Feny decided to go back to school for nursing, she chose PCC for the reasonable
tuition and the range of opportunities available for her new career. “The advisor here
is really helpful in explaining it all, describing all the options that are available to me,”
she said. These include getting an associate’s degree in nursing at PCC or transferring
to a four-year school to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Feny thinks international students should consider PCC because “they have everything
available here. All the advisors can give them all the information they need to
consider all the options.” As for all those options, what will Feny do when she
graduates from PCC? “I think I’m going to go for the bachelor’s, ” she said, smiling.
True to character, she added, “But I’m not closing any doors.”
Learning the basics
In the U.S. system of higher education, you have the option of beginning your four-
year degree by earning a two-year associate’s degree at a community college like PCC.

2 years at PCC + 2 years at university = 4-year bachelor’s degree

At PCC, we believe you should take the path that’s right for you. We offer over 60
career and technical programs that lead to a two-year degree. You can also continue
on to earn a four-year degree at a university.

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Which degrees can I get from PCC to

transfer to a four-year university?
Associate of Arts (A.A.) Oregon Transfer Degree
For students majoring in art, business, history, languages, music,
sociology, psychology or other fields in the social sciences, humanities, and natural
sciences. All Oregon public four-year universities accept this
degree.

Association of Science (A.S.) Degree

For students majoring in biological sciences, computer sciences,
earth sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, engineering and
premedical sciences.

Each year, 5,000 PCC students transfer their credits to

universities. Popular transfer universities include Portland
State University, University of Oregon, Oregon State University,
University of Washington and University of California.
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Agricultural Mechanics • RC
Alcohol and Drug Counseling • • • CA
Architectural Drafting and Design • SY
Auto Collision Repair Technology • • RC
Automotive Service Technology • • • SY
Aviation Maintenance Technology • • RC
Aviation Science • RC
Biomedical Engineering Technology • SY
Building Construction Technology • • RC
Building Inspection Technology • • SY
Civil Engineering Technology • • SY
Computer Applications and Office Systems • CA, RC, SE, SY
Computer Applications and Office Systems: E-Commerce • CA, RC, SE, SY
Dealer Service Technology • RC
Dental Assisting • SY
Dental Laboratory Technology • • SY
Diesel Service Technology • • RC
Drafting and Design Technology • SY
Early Childhood Education • • SY
Electronic Engineering Technology • • SY
Emergency Telecommunicator (9-1-1) • CA
Emergency Medical Services • • CA
Facilities Maintenance Technology • • CA
Fiber Optics Training CA
Fire Protection Technology • • CA
Fitness Technology • • SY
Gerontology • • SY
Graphic Design • SY
Health Information Management • CA
Interior Design • • SY
Landscape Technology • • RC
Library and Media Assisting • CA
Machine Manufacturing Technology • • SY
Management • CA, RC, SE, SY
Management and Supervisory Development • • • SE
Marketing • • CA, RC, SE, SY
Mechanical Engineering Technology • • SY
Medical Assisting • CA
Medical Laboratory Technology • CA
Microelectronics Technology • RC
Multimedia • • CA
Music, Professional • CA
Nursing • SY
Ophthalmic Medical Technology • CA
Paraeducator • • CA
Paralegal • • CA
Radiography • SY
Sign Language Interpretation • • SY
Veterinary Technology • RC
Video Production • SY
Welding Technology • • RC
* CA = CASCADE, RC = ROCK CREEK, SE = SOUTHEAST, SY = SYLVANIA
One college, three campuses
PCC is one college with three campuses and additional learning centers throughout
the city. As a PCC student you can take classes at any PCC location.

Each campus offers dozens of university transfer programs and an active campus life.
Along with earning your degree, you can play intramural sports, perform in theater
productions or improve your leadership skills as a member of the student government.

Sylvania Campus
Located just 10 minutes from downtown, the Sylvania
Campus rests on the gently sloping hills of suburban
Southwest Portland. This campus is home for PCC’s
nationally respected nursing and dental programs, as well
as dozens of university transfer, and career and technical
programs.

Cascade Ccampus
The central location of the Cascade Campus in North
Portland offers a more urban experience in one of Portland’s
most culturally diverse areas. Cascade is home to programs
such as Medical Laboratory Technology, Professional Music,
Fire Science, and a variety of university transfer programs.

Rock Creek Campus

The Rock Creek Campus sits amid farms and wetlands twelve
miles west of downtown Portland. The 256-acre campus
hosts PCC’s Veterinary Technology and Landscape Technology
programs, as well as the Environmental Studies Center and
other university transfer programs.
 All about
Support...

Name: Seong Su Kim

From: South Korea
Favorite thing about PCC:
Student Success Center

Before Seong Su Kim came to the U.S., he spent six years working at the U.S. Embassy
Seoul, the last two years as a clerk in the non-immigrant visa branch.

“It’s all about customer service,” he said, referring to the average of 2,000 people who
pass through their doors daily. Perhaps it is because of this experience that Seong
appreciates PCC’s array of support services. He named the Student Success Center, the
Writing Center, and the English Conversation Program as just a few of the services he’s
taken advantage of while at PCC.

“I met really great instructors and they were really helpful, really approachable,” he
said. “Whenever I had a question, they eagerly answered me – by e-mail, phone – so I
could get the answer.” As part of the English Conversation program, he meets weekly
with other local and international students to practice conversing in English.

After PCC, Seong hopes to continue on to earn a bachelor’s degree. “After

six years at the U.S. embassy, I thought I could do more, do bet-
ter,” he said about his decision to study abroad. No doubt, his
friendly manner and practiced people skills will be invaluable
on the path to his new career.
You don’t go to PCC alone. You go with other students who have dreams like yours. You go
with teachers and staff, who are easy to get to know and easy to find when you need them.
And you go to PCC with a network of support and services.

Affordable tuition
At PCC, we offer quality education at the right price. On average, as an international
students at PCC you will spend about half as much on tuition as you would at a four-year
university.

With a typical class size of 23 students, PCC students receive more individual attention at
a fraction of the cost of a large university. For the latest tuition information, visit pcc.
edu/international.

Intensive English Program

One of the benefits in coming to PCC as an international student is that we do not require
a TOEFL score. Instead, you take a placement test upon arrive, and we place you in the
appropriate class for your skill level.

Every PCC campus offers intensive academic English courses that include reading, writing,
speaking/pronunciation, grammar and U.S. culture. You can take other college-level courses
for credit while completing the higher levels of the English program.

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Additional support
The support PCC provides extends beyond the expected academic advising. Not only will we
help you figure out what classes you need, we also provide:

• Orientation to life at PCC.

• Assistance in finding housing.
• Guidance in obtaining an Oregon identification.
• Fun activities and special programs, such as regular “Coffee Hours”
and annual beach and ski trips.
• Job opportunities through Optional Practical Training.

We want you to be successful in your education and in your life. That includes having fun,
making friends and feeling at home in Portland.
 All about
Location...

Uyen Tran
From: Vietnam
Favorite thing about PCC:
International Education Office

Seeking adventure and “something new,” Uyen Tran began thinking about study abroad
opportunities a couple of years ago.

She visited PCC online and found herself drawn to radiography, which combined her
interests in medicine and technology. Once she came to PCC, she embraced the “less
uniform” learning environment she found in the U.S. “I love the education here,” she
said. “The student and teacher relationship is really interesting to me. It’s really
comfortable .”

Also on the list of Uyen’s favorite things? “I love Portland!” she said. In the city, she
likes shopping, but on the weekends, she and her friends often take trips to Mt. Hood
or the coast. Uyen also cites the friendly people and the multicultural aspect of
Portland, where she said you meet people from all over the world, not just Americans.

“I know study abroad is not an easy thing to do,” Uyen said, “but if you have a chance
you should go. You will learn a lot. Not only about language, but also about other
cultures and lifestyles.”
Where is Portland, Oregon?
Situated between California and Washington state, Oregon is one of the most geographically
diverse states in America. As Oregon’s largest city, Portland boasts a vibrant local music
and live theater scene, hundreds of parks, an excellent public transportation system, and
hundreds of miles of bike paths.

Portland has:
> Big city sophistication and small town friendliness.

> Well-known companies like NIKE, Intel and advertising companies.

> Peaceful Chinese gardens, lively downtown clubs, police who ride bikes, and
tax-free shopping.

> Rainy weather and sunny days: you will have some perfect library weather to get your
studying done, but you will also have gorgeous, sunny days in the summer.

And there’s more…

Beyond the Portland city limits, the Northwest has an incredible range of landscapes and
activities to offer.

Travel east to the world-famous Columbia River Gorge. You’ll find hundreds of miles of hiking
and mountain-biking trails. On the water, the windsurfing and kiteboarding are legendary.

Or drive west, out through the rolling hills of Oregon’s famous wine country. Soon
you reach the Pacific Ocean and clean, uncrowded beaches that stretch for miles.

Go southeast and you’ll climb into the Cascade Mountains. In winter, 11,235-
foot Mt. Hood and its national forest are prime ski and snowboard country.
In summer, the mountains offer hiking, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking,
fishing and much more.
 How to apply
In order to get started at PCC, you need to submit the following:

• A completed International Application.

• $50 (USD) application fee.
• High school or university transcripts.
• Statement of Financial Responsibility.
• A current bank statement.

We will send you an acceptance letter and the I-20 form. For more information on
enrolling, please visit www.pcc.edu/international.

Name: Yuko Mitomo

From: Japan
Favorite thing about PCC:
Writing Center

When Yuko Mitomo first came to the U.S., she spoke little English and didn’t know a
single person in the country. She started school at a private four-year college, but
soon switched to PCC to save money and get the extra support she needed to excel.

“PCC is better than other schools because students can take regular classes while
taking [English Speakers of Other Languages] classes,” she said. “[ESOL] teachers are
experts in teaching English and supportive, so your English will rapidly improve.” At
PCC, a TOEFL score is not required before you can start taking classes for credit.

To Yuko’s surprise, she ended up choosing Women’s Studies as her major. “In Japan, we
don’t have women’s studies. Women have more confidence and courage here.” In fact,
moving to a new country and learning a new language have made Yuko
more confident. She said, “I didn’t know anybody in the U.S., so I
had to do stuff by myself. When I was in Japan, my parents,
my friends could help me. I became more independent.”
 variety

of
knowledge
small classes
We’re all about
location ZPVS
GVUVSF
today
smart
practical

all education
future
real-world
goals
serious

the
hands-on
dreams
students
affordability
friends
talented experts

things community
thinking
real
respect
clubs
sports

we service
convenience
innovation
teaching
opportunities

believe
learning
talent
support
diversity
accessibility
life

in pride
comfort
possibilities
learning believe
we believe in you
more We’re all about
optimism your future.

tomorrow
dedication
people
www.pcc.edu/about/international
Phone: 503-614-7150
Campus
Sylvania

Center
Southeast Center
Center Workforce Training
Workforce Training Washingon County
Central Portland
Center
Hillsboro

Campus
Cascade Campus
Rock Creek

Center
Workforce Training
17705 NW Springville Rd.
Portland Metropolitan Office Building 3, Room 223
Rock Creek International Office:
Admissions Office: